Anchorage to Detroit (ANC–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,978 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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AM3000
AM Aeromexi
752
10:30 PM
AKDT TS
8:38 AM+1
EDT
6h 8m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL2059+1
DL Delta
752
10:30 PM
AKDT TS
8:41 AM+1
EDT
6h 11m
89%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AM3194
AM Aeromexi
752
10:30 PM
AKDT TS
8:38 AM+1
EDT
6h 8m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL1134+2
DL Delta
752
6:35 PM
EDT TM
9:16 PM
AKDT
6h 41m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 7h 43m 5YAAAC → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 56m AFAMAS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 25m BRCICK → ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 8h 42m 8CAFAM → AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 8h 58m ASCMUA → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
IND Indianapolis 8h 59m BRFX → AFAMDL Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 9h 11m AMASDL → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 21m 5Y7LAA → AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 9h 40m 5YASBR → AFAMB6 New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 53m AMBRDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Anchorage to Detroit
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,978 mi 6h 8m nonstop +4h ahead

ANC–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,978 miles in approximately 6h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ANC Routes DTW Routes ANC Live Flights DTW Live Flights ANC Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Anchorage flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 7 752 6h11 73% SkyTeam AM
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to DTW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
ORD ~7h 43m MSP ~7h 56m YYC ~8h 10m YYZ ~8h 25m SEA ~8h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,788
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ANC → DTW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
60%
Return
DTW → ANC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,978 mi / 4,792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 8m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ANC–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,978 mi / 4,792 km
Flight time6h 8m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 6h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 2,978 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ANC to DTW: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson.
Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from DTW to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ANC to DTW

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ANC to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to DTW is about 6 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,978 miles (4,792 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.